Artex Removal

Remove the entire ceiling back to the joists, both the Artex and the plasterboard backing will be removed and disposed of.

Use a chemical gel to dissolve the Artex, which can then be scraped off, leaving the plasterboard intact.

Both of these processes create a considerable amount of waste and if it contains asbestos, that will be hazardous waste.

Removal is the most expensive option and you’ll still need to pay for plastering and decorating as well.

Artex Removal and Over-Skimming Cost

Below is a rough guide to Artex removal prices, we’ve also published a cost guide for over-boarding and over-skimming.

The prices are for a typical lounge ceiling with roughly 20 sq metres of area.

Project:

Total Cost:

Remove asbestos Artex to a lounge ceiling

£2000.00

Overskim plaster to lounge ceiling

£375.00

Over-boarding and plastering to lounge ceiling

£500.00

Remove non-asbestos Artex with chemical gel and steamer to lounge

£250.00

What Type of Tradespeople Do This Type of Work?

Over-boarding and plaster skimming is a task that any experienced plasterer can undertake.

If your property contains asbestos, your chosen contractor should have completed an “asbestos awareness” course which gives them permission to work near to asbestos-containing products.

Because asbestos is so dangerous and hazardous, it should only be removed by a qualified individual. For internal asbestos removal, air testing equipment will need to be set up and records kept of how many particles were released into the air.

Can Artex be Removed DIY?

As long as it doesn’t contain asbestos, it’s certainly possible to remove it DIY.

The best method is to apply a chemical dissolver to loosen up the material, a steamer and scraper should then be used to lift the Artex.

Our Recommendation

There is no need to remove asbestos textured coatings like Artex, it can be plastered over and sealed in, so no fibres are released.